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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.26, 3,020.88 and 1,257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.26, 3,020.88 and 1,257.76 is: 1,735.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.26 : 3,020.88 = 1,257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.26/3,020.88 = 1,257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.26x = 3,020.88 × 1,257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.26x = 3,799,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,542.03/2,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.54

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